Zhejiang Yongan Rongtong Holdings Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Occupational safety and health
- Talent cultivation and development
- Prevention of child labour and forced labour
- Wastewater discharge
- Product safety and quality
- Intellectual property rights
- Customer satisfaction
- Law-compliant operation
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification
- Reduced total emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 17,766.47 tonnes CO2-e in 2018 to 19,084.60 tonnes CO2-e in 2019 (increase likely due to increased production)
- Reduced energy consumption density (per thousand meters of fabrics) from 1.42 kWh in 2018 to 1.82 kWh in 2019 (increase likely due to increased production)
- Reduced water consumption density (per thousand meters of fabrics) from 4.75 m3 in 2018 to 5.99 m3 in 2019 (increase likely due to increased production)
- Reduced waste density (per thousand meters of fabrics) from 6.05 kg in 2018 to 7.35 kg in 2019 (increase likely due to increased production)
Social Achievements
- No material breaches of relevant laws and regulations in the employment and labour standards.
- No work-related fatalities or injuries.
- Customer satisfaction improved to 97.6% in 2019 (0.9% increase from previous year).
- Implemented various training programs covering sales techniques, quality management, intellectual property rights, financial knowledge, foreign trade risk control, and laws and regulations.
- Provided dormitories for employees from other provinces.
Governance Achievements
- Established a risk management system and conducts regular risk assessments.
- Complied with relevant laws and regulations regarding product quality, advertising, intellectual property rights, and customer data privacy.
- Obtained certification for nationally recognized “Enterprise Intellectual Property Rights Management Regulations” (GB/T29490-2013).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining product quality in a changing market environment.
- Managing environmental impacts from energy consumption, waste generation, and emissions.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintaining compliance with various laws and regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Annual quality plan review, detailed review procedures, regular product testing, and ISO9001:2015 certification.
- Implementation of energy conservation measures, waste reduction initiatives, and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Regular customer satisfaction surveys and complaint handling procedures.
- Internal audit function, risk management system, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO14001:2015, ISO9001:2015, Intellectual Property Management System Certification Certificate
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Occupational safety and health
- Prevention of child labour and forced labour
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Air emissions
- Treatment of non-hazardous wastes
- Anti-fraud and anti-corruption and related training
- Disaster emergency plan
- Assessment of suppliers’ environmental and social performance
- Anti-money laundering system
- Product safety and quality
- Intellectual property rights
- Protection of customers’/ consumers’ privacy
- Handling of customers’ complaints
- Customer satisfaction
- Legal-compliant operation
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification
- Reduced total emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 19,084.60 tonnes CO2-e in 2019 to 13,411.10 tonnes CO2-e in 2020
- Reduced total energy consumption from 27,201.61 MWh in 2019 to 16,717.29 MWh in 2020
- Reduced total water consumption from 89,659.00 m3 in 2019 to 81,567.00 m3 in 2020
- Reduced total volume of non-hazardous waste generated and disposed from 110.00 tonnes in 2019 to 255.00 tonnes in 2020 (Note: This seems contradictory and requires further clarification from the report)
Social Achievements
- Obtained ISO 45001:2018 certification for occupational safety and health
- No work-related fatalities or injuries reported
- Implemented COVID-19 prevention and control measures
- Provided various trainings to employees, with an average of 5.45 training hours per employee in 2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction rate at 97.7%
Governance Achievements
- Established a risk management system
- Implemented anti-corruption policies and guidelines
- Established confidentiality system to protect customer data
- Complied with relevant laws and regulations concerning corruption, bribery, extortion, fraud and money laundering
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impact
- Maintaining product quality in a changing market environment
- Managing environmental emissions and waste
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented COVID-19 prevention and control measures
- Regularly fine-tuned and improved quality management systems
- Actively sought solutions to control emissions and waste, including waste reduction initiatives
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular visits and assessments of major suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Talent cultivation and development
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Prevention of child labour and forced labour
- Employment Rights
- Air emissions
- Emission Management
- Treatment of non-hazardous wastes
- Creating Value for the Environment
- Treatment of hazardous wastes
- Waste Management
- Use of resources
- Emission Management and Water Resource Management
- Assessment of the impact on the surrounding environment
- Creating Value for the Environment
- Assessment and management of suppliers’ environmental and social performance
- Supplier Management
- Anti-fraud and anti-corruption and related training
- Anti-corruption
- Disaster emergency plan
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Intellectual property rights
- Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
- Privacy protection of customers/consumers
- Confidentiality of Customer Data
- Handling of customers’ complaints
- Customer Satisfaction
- Compliant operation
- Creating Values for Customers, Creating Values for Employees, Creating Values for the Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully obtained ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification
- Reduction in total emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 16,554.03 tonnes CO2-e in 2019 to 10,694.69 tonnes CO2-e in 2021
- Reduction in total energy consumption from 27,201.61 MWh in 2019 to 17,573.69 MWh in 2021
Social Achievements
- No material non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the employment and labour standards of the Group.
- No material complaints received during the Reporting Period related to product quality.
- Provided a total of 504 hours of training to employees during the Reporting Period.
- No work-related fatalities, injuries, or lost workdays due to work-related injuries during the Reporting Period.
Governance Achievements
- Established a complete management system responding to occupational health and safety management
- Formulated the Employees’ Handbook, covering policies and guidelines on anti-corruption.
- Implemented the Supplier Integrity Agreement to ensure compliance with company policies and local laws and regulations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather conditions (typhoons, rainstorms, floods) may disrupt production, supply of raw materials, transportation, and employee safety.
- Increasing customer environmental and social requirements for products.
- Potential tightening of environmental laws and regulations by the PRC and Hong Kong governments.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated the Emergency Plan for Preventing Typhoon and Flood.
- Regularly monitor weather conditions and government guidelines on climate change.
- Update company policies and measures to mitigate climate-related risks.
- Implement energy conservation measures (e.g., turning off idle equipment, restricting air conditioner use).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular on-site visits to major suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (typhoons, rainstorms, floods)
Transition Risks
- Market risk (increasing customer environmental and social requirements)
- Policy and legal risks (tightening environmental regulations)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (Appendix 20 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Creating Value for Customers
- Creating Value for Employees
- Creating Value for the Environment
- Creating Value for the Society
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully obtained ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification
- Reduced total emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 8,927.19 tonnes CO2-e in 2022 to 3,596.45 tonnes CO2-e in 2023
- Reduced energy intensity (calculated per thousand meters of fabrics) from 1.59 KWh in 2022 to 1.07 KWh in 2023
- Reduced water intensity (calculated per thousand meters of fabrics) from 8.23 m3 in 2022 to 15.57 m3 in 2023
Social Achievements
- Provided a total of 112.5 hours of training to employees
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction, with an average satisfaction rate of 97.25%
- Zero work-related fatalities and injuries during the reporting period.
- No material non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the employment and labor standards of the Group.
Governance Achievements
- Established a detailed Employee Handbook, which includes clear anti-corruption policies and guidelines.
- Implemented a systematic supply chain management process, integrating environmental protection and social responsibility into all aspects of supplier management.
- Conducted training on anti-corruption matters to strengthen employees’ understanding of the importance of integrity, honesty and compliance with laws.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather events (typhoons, rainstorms) disrupting production, supply chains, and employee work.
- Increasing customer and market demands for environmentally and socially responsible products and suppliers.
- Potential tightening of environmental laws and regulations leading to increased costs and compliance burdens.
Mitigation Strategies
- Formulated an “Emergency Plan for Preventing Typhoon and Flood”, defining procedures for preparation and response.
- Actively promoting green operations and social responsibility, reviewing and updating environmental and social measures.
- Closely monitoring government guidelines on climate change and updating company policies and measures accordingly.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual audits implied, number not specified
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (typhoons, rainstorms)
Transition Risks
- Market risks related to customer demands
- Policy and legal risks related to environmental regulations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix C2 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018